I've been exploring blockchains, distributed ledgers, and digital assets for many years. This includes developing, deploying, and exiting a commercial POW mining operation as well as research and deployments in decentralized physical infrastructure. This hobby has developed into non-profit research, advocacy, and policy center: Inclusive Design Institute.I am currently serving as the Nevada representative to the US Blockchain Coalition (a domestic Global Blockchain Business Council initiative). I am a volunteer at the UNLV Office of Economic Development in the role of Entrepreneur in Residence. I research and develop programs in inclusive design, business incubation, scalable social impact movements, and digital asset technologies. I instruct and mentor at the UNLV Incubator and teach / mentor students in the fields of innovation, technology, strategic partnerships, and startups.I have served on several boards for non-profit clinics, after school programs, and cultural affairs foundations.I've been a serial entrepreneur since my teens with focuses in advocacy, hospitality, andspecialty coffee. Since 2008 I have worked in partnership with Las Vegas resorts and professionalcommunities in the execution of large-scale events. Our list of repeat customers includes some of the best known organizations in industries including finance, entertainment, and tech. Leading teams in this environment demands rapid decision making and execution in the fast paced, high stakes field of event production